Monie Love (May 31, 1993) “In A Word Or 2” – Single UK / US
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- May 31, 1993
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Updated: May 31
Monie Love released “In A Word Or 2” as the third single from her album In A Word Or 2. The track was co-written, produced, and performed by Prince on the Paisley Park Mix.
RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: Monie Love
Label: Cooltempo (UK) / Warner Bros. (US)
Format: 7" / 12" / CD / Cassette Country: United Kingdom / United States Released: May 31, 1993 Genre: Hip-Hop, Dance, R&B
A-Side: “In A Word Or 2” (Paisley Park Mix) – Written & Produced by Prince & Monie Love
B-Side / Additional Tracks: Various remixes + “The Power” or “Wheel Of Fortune” depending on format
UK CD Single (CDCOOL 273)
In A Word Or 2 (Paisley Park Mix) – 3:36
The Power (Junior Style Edit)
The Power (Roach Hotel Mix)
The Power (Fire Islands Vibe Mix)
UK 12" Single (12COOL 273)
Side A
The Power (Junior Style Mix)
In A Word Or 2 (Paisley Park Mix) – 3:36
Side B
The Power (Roach Motel Heavy Dub)
UK 12" Single (12COOLR 273)
Side A
The Power (Roach Hotel Mix)
In A Word Or 2 (Paisley Park Mix) – 3:36
Side AA
The Power (Fire Island Mix)
In A Word Or 2 (D-Nice 40th Street Mix) – 3:32
US VARIANTS
US CD Single (9 40832-2)
In A Word Or 2 (D-Nice 40th Street Mix) – 3:32
In A Word Or 2 (40th Street Instrumental) – 3:30
In A Word Or 2 (Paisley Park Mix) – 3:36
Wheel Of Fortune (Album Version)
Wheel Of Fortune (Instrumental)
Wheel Of Fortune (A Cappella)
US 12" Single (9 40832-0)
Side A
In A Word Or 2 (D-Nice 40th Street Mix) – 3:32
In A Word Or 2 (40th Street Instrumental) – 3:30
In A Word Or 2 (Paisley Park Mix) – 3:36
Side B
Wheel Of Fortune (Album Version)
Wheel Of Fortune (Instrumental)
Wheel Of Fortune (A Cappella)
PERSONNEL (Prince-related) •
Monie Love – lead vocals, writer • Prince – writer, producer, performer (on Paisley Park Mix)
THE STORY
“In A Word Or 2” was the third and final single released from Monie Love’s 1993 album. Prince contributed significantly to the title track, delivering the standout Paisley Park Mix.
CONTEXT & NOTES
The single performed well in the UK (peaking at #33) but did not chart in the US. It represents one of Prince’s many collaborations with associated artists in the early 1990s.
RELATED MATERIAL
• Album: In A Word Or 2 (1993)
• Monie Love (1993)
SOURCES
Prince Vault,
Discogs,
Official Chart History.
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